Smart Home

Robot mops can completely revolutionize your floor-cleaning routine. Whether you're looking for a hybrid vacuum mop or a high-tech robot...

Trying to rid a closet corner of ever-present dust or remove pet hair from the crevices of your couch? Here...

You and your family can breathe easier with the best air purifier for a basement. Filter smoke, pet dander and...

Family Handyman's Sales Editor searched high and low to find the best electric fireplace deals. Luckily for you, she found...

You'll love the ambient light this trick creates in your living space.

The Corsi-Rosenthal Box can reduce the amount of virus-laden aerosol particles in your home as well as any fancy filter...

Prevent moisture damage and keep mildew growth under control with the best dehumidifiers for basements.

If your home or cabin has an above-ground water system, freezing is a serious risk. Here's how I keep my...

If you have a drafty home, are always cold or just want to add some supplemental heat, there's an energy-efficient...

This project uses a slim LED light panel mounted in a simple frame to give you light and the illusion...

Does your gloomy basement have you feeling down in the dumps? Here are some ways to cheer things up with...

The age of your home determines a rewiring project's scope and scale. Here are the four key eras to consider.

It's one that can filter the smallest particles you can imagine out of the air you and your family breathe.

Air duct cleaning isn't that expensive, but it's too much if you don't really need it. Find out here when...

If you're in the market for a portable electric space heater, remember to consider the operating costs. Here's what you...

Take charge of your home rewiring project. Follow these tips to ensure a positive outcome.

Light switches can't last forever with all the abuse they take. If one of yours stops working, here's what to...

Modern thermostats offer more functions than older ones. You can often swap a new one for an old one, but...

Your old Honeywell thermostat is a workhorse with some nifty features, especially if it's programmable. Here's some help figuring out...

Water heaters don't last as long as most people think. Learn the telltale signs that you're due for a new...

This time of year, space heater use goes way up—and so do fires. Know what you're buying and stay safe...

Flooding can ruin your basement and everything in it, but there's a solution. Learn how to install a sump pump...

Create a work environment that's beautiful and functional, too, with inspiration taken from these lighting ideas.

We crunched the numbers so you don't have to!

Tankless water heaters are great, but mineral buildup can kill their efficiency fast. Here's how to clean a tankless water...

Can you get headaches from purple holiday lights? A lighting expert explains why that might happen and what you can...

Is your furnace blowing cold air? Here are some troubleshooting tips and simple DIY repairs for the most common causes...

Rewiring a house is a major undertaking. An electrical inspector offers tips on hiring the right pro for the...

Have a gas furnace that won't light? Carbon deposits on the ignitor could be why. Learn how to clean a...